Hickman said Hayward was moved to Wicomico County because of some conflicts of interest at the Somerset County Detention Center. He said at least three of his correctional officers had ties to Airealle Sells, the deceased, and her children 8-year-old Naomy Sells and 4-year-old Adayunn Burrell.

"We had to move him up there so everything would be on the up and up," Hickman said. "We didn't want there to be any accusations of wrong doing or anything like that."

Due to the size of Somerset County, Hickman said the case had a strong impact throughout the county.

"He's obviously innocent until proven guilty, but this was a very heinous crime that upset a lot of people in this community," Hickman said. "So with that in mind, we felt like it was in the best interest of safety to have him placed in Wicomico County."

Hayward is accused of attacking the family in their sleep on Dec. 6, 2016. Initially charged with attempted first-degree murder, police and the Somerset County State's Attorney Office have since entered into discussions about charging Hayward with murder after Airealle Sells died while undergoing treatment in Baltimore.